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Watashi Wa just released their fantastic “come back” album titled “People Like People”, last Friday and are already off to a strong start with a new music video and Tour to follow. Check out the really great music video for the song “Trust Me”, below. What are your thoughts on this eclectic, yet poppy and definitely indie sounding, surprisingly strong new offering from Watashi Wa? Its a mix of styles but definitely current and featuring a cast of characters as guest vocalists that would make even the common underground music fan’s head explode!… Continued →

There are so many memories of these 2 bands. C2G first started up back in 99 w/ Jeremy Dawson (who is an awesome musician). He added Chad Petree who was in a boy band called PC Quest which started in 91. C2G released 2 of my fave EDM albums of all time. Then they started releasing other projects under Slyder, RRDS & Shiny Toy Guns. STG took over & they ended up releasing their mainstream debut in 06 but was floating around as an indie release in 05.… Continued →

I remember seeing this band live back in the day when I lived down south at a place in Statesville, NC if I remember correctly. They had formed in 99 & were inspired by such bands  as The Blamed, Rancid, NoFX, Dropkick Murphy’s. … Continued →

I’d like to share a couple NEW Spotify Playlists I curated just for our readers and can be found below. They feature a variety of styles and are even separated by decade. There is plenty of 90’s and 00’s represented. I’ll work on some post-2010 stuff next as well as a “Heavy Music” one for everything year 2000 and above (there is plenty to choose from). The “More 00’s Rock Anthems” is a work in progress even through there is more than 300 songs. I have a couple more I forgot about and will be adding today/this weekend.… Continued →

For some of you, this SOTD will stretch the limits of what “Indie Vision Music” should cover. Glam metal was at the height of the commercialization of rock and roll in the late 80s, thus rendering Stryper’s inclusion here as suspect. But here are a few reasons why they absolutely deserve to be here: 1. They were, and possibly are still, the most important and/or influential Christian rock/metal band of all time. Yes, it’s true. With number one singles, album sales that rivaled their secular peers, and heavy rotation on MTV (when it still stood for “Music Television”), their impact is still felt far and wide.… Continued →

Rock & Metal Pop & CCM

• Brandon Lake – HELP!
• Crystal Lewis – Together We Can
• Mac Powell – New Creation (Live In Atlanta, GA/2021) (EP)
• Maximilian – Dust & Deity
• Tasha Layton – How Far

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Burgeon – Thank God It Ain’t Luck

Hip & R&B

• Austin Joyce – PRESENCE
• Baruch – The Greatest Sabbath Ever (EP)
• Drew Ava – Dialogue
• Jerel – Like I Was Saying
• Joshua Luke Smith, Wild Sons – Wild Sons (EP)
• Kinfolk D-Ray – What Comes After
• Knick Knack, Rube the Producer – Part of The Process (EP)
• Nu Tone – Talk to God
• Rare of Breed – Godtwang 2: Reloaded
• Transparency – Divine Intervention
• 5ive – Family Business

Worship & Gospel

• Brook Hills Worship – New Every Morning
• Colorvault – Faint
• EQ Worship – My King Is Coming
• Gas Street Music – Foundations (Live) (EP)
• Local Sound – The the King (EP)
• Tekoa – Hymns + Disparity (EP)
• Wild Earth – Weary Hymns Along The Way

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Sometimes it feels like the wave of faith-based post-hardcore bands the likes of Least of These, sosaveme, Matter, Attalus, and so on has come and gone. It’s a shame – there are plenty of bands that have opted to go to the saturated metalcore market, and it’s obvious that indie is still a thriving genre – but high-octane, technical bands with captivating lyrics have become a rare breed. DENS feels like a beacon of hope here, but they’re certainly not alone in trying to bring new life to this space.… Continued →

MyChildren MyBride is a metalcore band from Alabama. This SOTD was probably my fave song in 2013. It has always served as a reminder that the devil does not rule my life no matter how many times I fall as a Christian. YHWH is always waiting for me with open arms. … Continued →

Acceptance is a pop punk band from Washington state. I remember their song Different on mainstream radio back when emo ruled the airwaves in the early to mid 2000s. They had originally broke up in 2006, but reunited in 2017 & released albums on the label that I have always wanted to work for: Tooth & Nail. They have toured with Anberlin, Finch, Further Seems Forever & The Julian Theory all of whom I have seen live. The band has had several catchy songs including Take Cover, Not Afraid & this SOTD.… Continued →

The Culprits were a punk band from Florida. They were signed to Blood & Ink Records at one point, but had a few albums. This SOTD is extremely catchy, but also check out my other fave Danse Nocturne from their LP Nora. … Continued →

Metalcore band, Then It Ends have release a new track today, titled “Anxiety”. The heavy-hitting release is the first single from the upcoming release, “Chasm”, out later this year. Check out the lyric video below!… Continued →

Collington began writing and performing while attending college. What began as a batch of self-produced demos has grown into Collington working with producers such as Eric Owyoung (Hillsong United/ John Foreman) and Bill Scheniman (Bruce Springsteen/ Mick Jagger). Major press took notice of the 2020 release “Against The Wall” and Collington was awarded “Next Big Thing” by NewReleaseToday.   Fast forward to the present, Collington has enlisted producer and former Sanctus Real member Jake Rye for his next release. Working in Rye’s Adrian, MI studio, the collaboration has yielded a song collection that portrays a new found intimacy for Collington’s music.… Continued →

No, The Supertones weren’t the first Christian ska band. The Israelites’ first album pre-dated them by a year. But in the UK, Rev Counta and the Speedoze* (another incarnation of Ishmael United) had released a full-length as early as 1980! And perhaps some Jamaican bands that didn’t fit into the CCM/CBA mold had been active earlier than that, it’s hard to say. However, the Supertones were the first Christian ska band to release an album on a nationally-distributed label, releasing The Adventures of the O.C. Supertones just a few months before Five Iron Frenzy dropped Upbeats and Beatdowns.… Continued →

Rock & Metal

• August Burns Red – Leveler Live
• Flatfoot 56, The Rumjacks – Split (EP)
• Manafest – I Run With Wolves
• Weathered – Blind (EP)

Pop & CCM

• Alory – Broken Symphony

Electronic & EDM Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Matthew Clark – Only The Lover Sings

Hip Hop & R&B

• A3 – HEAR THE HEAVENS
• BrvndonP – The Bottom Line
• Cellus Hamilton – His Songbook for the Journey

Worship & Gospel

• Carolyn Arends – In The Morning
• C3 Toronto Worship – the SOUND (EP)
• FAITHFUL – FAITHFUL: GO and Speak (Live) 
• Jimmy McNeal – Roots
• Shelly E.

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A new band by the name of “Opponent” have just joined Solid State Records and dropped their label debut song – “Betrayed” which you can watch the music video for, below. Their sound will please fans of Demon Hunter, Living Sacrifice, Soul Embraced, Killswitch Engage, War of Ages. Stream/Download right here. This is an exciting new band, anyone else thrilled for the return to metal? By the way, this appears to be a 3 piece which is goes to show that they’ve got the talent to back up that energy.… Continued →

xDisciplex is a spirit filled hxc band whose Lantern ep I had back in the mid 90s while I was in high school. I have always dug this song more than their others. After the band disbanded, members were involved with several bands including Jesus Wept, N.I.V., Anchor, Dodgin’ Bullets, Shockwave among others. … Continued →

An alternative pop-rock band by the name of “Caedmon’s Call” that got their start in the 90’s has returned for this special kickstarter campaign to fund the re-recording of their “Self Titled” debut record, make a film about it, and play a special show in Nashville. There are several stretch goals that have already been met and the final one at $300k will be to add a 3rd show on the West Coast (2nd one will be in Texas). They are already well past their goal which they reached within a week of it going live.… Continued →

Los Angeles based pop-punk band – Protect Your Heart, are back with a new song and music video to accompany it. Check out the killer music video for the song “We Will Be Heroes”, below. Song is available now on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

Taking a slight departure from Music news for a minute. Anyone else see some recent movie trailers and get hyped? We are heading into summer movie madness (sorry Dr Strange) and the past few weeks have been exciting to say in the least. New Obi-Wan, Jurassic World: Dominion, and Avatar 2 trailers plus news on Ashoka (Star Wars) beginning production and that Thor 4 trailer, wow! Also Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things: 4, and the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (say what?), watch it all below.… Continued →

A band that may ring a bell with a couple of you, are back with some new songs. A new one titled “Forget Me” just dropped a week ago. Listen below. There is also another recent song that came out not long ago titled “Never Feel The Same” which has a music video that you can watch below as well as “All Over Again”. Any old fans of An Honest Mistake?… Continued →

Emery have rejoined the Tooth & Nail Records family of artists and will release their new album “Rub Some Dirt On It” which will release on June 24th. The band has also announced a special “Labeled Fest Tour” for 2022 featuring Emery, Norma Jean, Oh Sleeper, Watashi Wa, Salt Creek, Idle Threat, and Aaron Gillespie (playing ‘Southern Weather’). For dates and times, click below. You can also find more info about the tour at the official website right here.… Continued →

I’ve been wanting to post this for a week or so but life and time got in the way. Since I am back to posting news stories today I thought I’d share something cool. Long running east coast melodic hardcore band better known as Stretch Arm Strong, have recently reunited, played some big shows and have now announced that they’ve joined the Iodine Recordings family. Make sure to follow the band for further updates. The label and band are working on several releases together and potentially some “new” music?… Continued →

Southern California based hardcore/thrash/punk band – xDOULOSx, just dropped 2 new songs. Listen to “Cycles” and “Shots Fired”, below. This is really great heavy hardcore thrash-punk music. Sounds amazing and has a certain classic sound mixed in with the new school. Kinda reminds me of a mix of Downset, Six Feet Deep, The Crucified, The Warriors, No Innocent Victim, Knocked Loose, and All Out War. Good stuff. Listen to both songs below. Follow the band here.… Continued →

Flatfoot 56 return with a really sweet new “Split EP” release with their buddies in The Rumjacks. The split album just dropped on Friday and the past 2 music videos have completely slipped under our radar. If you’ve never heard the celtic inspired punk sounds of Flatfoot 56 or even The Rumjacks for that matter, then check out the release now wherever you find your digital music. Check out the 2 latest Flatfoot 56 music videos for “Sorry” and “Mud”, below.… Continued →

Check out this great new music video from 1K Phew that is sure to make a couple people run and hide. Watch out Karen. Music video for “The Offering” can be found below.… Continued →

Propaganda is my favorite rapper whom I have officially seen & hung with twice. I’ve been listening to him since his days with Tunnel Rats & have every one of his albums if that tells you anything. You can also check out my other faves NF & Dirt. He is steadily going still & I am currently reading his Terraform book. This thought provoking SOTD is my fave & you can read the lyrics below. Once I heard this Middle Eastern carpenter say, “You know, the healthy don’t need doctors.” … Continued →

Slow Coming Day are back with a brand new song for 2022. The song is titled “1 in 300 Million” and it is available right now on all digital networks via their new label home – Fair Vaux Recordings. Listen right here by clicking below.… Continued →

Reclaim the Day is a modern rock band out of Indiana. Their most recent song Chokehold features Zahna of Ilia fame. This SOTD is extremely catchy & crescendos into the chorus & is another female fronted band whose singer can scream again akin to Zahna & Lacey from Flyleaf. Check em out   … Continued →

This obscure little band, while relatively unknown, has ties to some more connected acts. They only released one 4-song 12″ EP before breaking up and/or morphing into other acts. The most well-known member was Robert Vaughn, previously of RV and the Hubcaps, and who went on to play with Gloryhouse, Southside Blades of Eden (Broken Records), and most notably Robert Vaughn and the Shadows. RV and the Shadows was essentially the New Presidents line-up with a different name and slightly more mainstream style. Where The New Presidents dabbled in new wave and post-punk, The Shadows went full into power pop.… Continued →

The Festal Shout is a street punk band which reminds me of Flatfoot 56 or Hanover Saints. If you want to read a cool review see this article https://www.indievisionmusic.com/reviews/festal-shout-tumultuous-noise-ep/ . The bands name comes from Psalms 89: 14-18 ESV Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted. … Continued →